Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Bake Food

CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cook bacon in a large oven-proof skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the butter to the bacon grease. Turn heat to medium-high.When butter is melted, add Brussels sprouts. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir well, add onion and cook another 3 minutes.
• Add salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper and cream.
• Sprinkle the white cheddar and mozzarella cheese over Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle bacon on top.
• Place pan in oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove any discolored outer leaves and trim stem portion of brussels sprouts. In a 3-quart saucepan, place brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occassionally, until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
• Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir until well-blended. Gradually stir in half-and-half and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Pour sauce over brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly. Serve right away.

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, place Brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
• Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir until well blended. Gradually stir in half-and-half and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly.

CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the mixture (about an 8-cup).
• To make the topping: stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter, add in the cheese, mix well until combined; set aside.
• Wash and trim the sprouts and cut an "X" in the bottom.
• Cook the sprouts in boiling water for about 7-8 minutes, or until fairly tender.
• Drain and plunge into ice water or very cold water (squeeze out any excess water with hands).
• Place into prepared baking dish.
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in the thyme, fresh garlic (if using) and chopped onion; saute for 3-5 minutes until soft.
• Add/whisk in flour, cook whisking for 5 minutes.
• Add in half and half cream, seasoning salt and pepper; bring to a very light boil, and whisk continuously for about 6-7 minutes until mixture is smooth and thick.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add in the gruyere cheese; stir until melted.
• Pour the creamed mixture over the sprouts in the dish.
• Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
• Delicious!

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut off the stem of the brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves. Chop brussels sprouts in half length wise.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and boil brussels sprouts for about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse brussels sprouts in cold water so the cooking stops. Set aside.
• In a pan over medium heat melt butter. Add in flour and whisk to make roux. (If you are using uncooked bacon, you can substitute the butter for the leftover bacon grease in the pan).
• Add milk and whisk until completely incorporated. Cook on medium heat, stirring, until mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper until cheese is completely melted.
• Add Brussels sprouts and crumbled bacon to cheese sauce and mix until combined.
• Move Brussels sprouts to a small 8 x 8 inch pan and top with more Mozzarella cheese.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese begins to golden on top.